Visa INFORMATION

Depending on your country of residence, you might need to arrange an entry visa before arrival. Nationals from some countries can enter the UAE without a pre-arranged visa. Find out which applies to you. 

Entry without pre-arranged visa

Here is a comprehensive list of countries whose citizens can travel to the UAE visa-free:

 

  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Brunei
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • China
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Kazakhstan

 

  • Kuwait
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Maldives
  • Malaysia
  • Mexico
  • Monaco
  • Montenegro
  • Nauru
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Peru
  • Poland
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Seychelles
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America
  • Uruguay
  • Vatican City

pre-arranged visa required

Nationals of other countries require an entry visa that will need to be arranged prior to arrival. For more visa information, please visit the UAE website, here.

The UAE visa is an electronic document only. (You no longer need to have a letter of invitation neither do you have to go to the Embassy in your country.)

The UAE visa can be arranged by different local sponsors:

Airlines: Ask for information when booking your flight.
o Etihad Airways (Airline of Abu Dhabi)
o Emirates (Airline of Dubai)

With your Emirates airline ticket, you are entitled to a free shuttle bus service to Abu Dhabi airport (approx. 60 minutes). Please book at least 48 hours before arrival.For more information, please contact your local Emirates office or travel agent.

For visa support you can reach out to the company Tourism 365, Events-Service, events.service@tourism365.ae.

 Tourism 365 is able to support with visa applications. Each applicant needs to provide the following documents, each as a separate PDF file:

  • Round-trip flight ticket
  • Passport copy
  • Accommodation booking
  • Photo with a white background

Please note:

  • The visa fee is AED 350 per application for a 30-day visa.
  • The process takes approximately 5 to 7 working days.
  • Approval is subject to the immigration authorities’ decision.
  • Visa fees are non-refundable.

*For the most updated information, please check with your national embassy. VIV worldwide does not take any responsibility in case of a declined visa or a declined entrance permit.

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